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That gift card from Target or Best Buy not ringing your holiday bell? One Little Five Points record store will gladly take it off your hands. A $50 gift card from Macy's might buy Kenneth Cole slacks. But if it's music that soothes your soul, Criminal Records will exchange that unwanted card for one of its own at the same value. Retailers slash prices to entice holiday shoppers
Consumer spending during this holiday season has been lower than last year in sector after sector as shoppers retreat in the face of rising unemployment, tight credit and a crash in the housing market. Oh, and the rough weather hasn't helped either. New, independent retailers find tough climate this season
During this scrimp-and-save holiday shopping season, the problems hitting major chain retailers are being felt by small, locally owned stores, too. In fact, it may be even worse for the little guys like Peony Lin, owner of Lavender boutique in Alpharetta. • Previous shopping stories, photos »
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Get an unwanted gift card? Exchange it for musicThat gift card from Target or Best Buy not ringing your holiday bell? One Little Five Points record store will gladly take it off your hands. A $50 gift card from Macy's might buy Kenneth Cole slacks. But if it's music that soothes your soul, Criminal Records will exchange that unwanted card for one of its own at the same value. Retailers slash prices to entice holiday shoppers
Consumer spending during this holiday season has been lower than last year in sector after sector as shoppers retreat in the face of rising unemployment, tight credit and a crash in the housing market. Oh, and the rough weather hasn't helped either. New, independent retailers find tough climate this season
During this scrimp-and-save holiday shopping season, the problems hitting major chain retailers are being felt by small, locally owned stores, too. In fact, it may be even worse for the little guys like Peony Lin, owner of Lavender boutique in Alpharetta. • Previous shopping stories, photos »
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